Spiced Apple Tea
Warm up with our delightful Spiced Apple Tea, a perfect beverage for chilly days or festive gatherings. This aromatic drink combines the rich flavors of black tea with fresh apple slices and a blend of warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s quick to prepare, taking only 10 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for busy schedules. Whether you enjoy it solo or share it with friends, this comforting tea is customizable to suit your taste—add a touch of sweetness or extra spices to make it your own. This recipe not only warms your body but also fills your home with an inviting aroma that captures the essence of fall.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 cups 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Water
- 2 Black tea bags or 1 tbsp loose leaf black tea
- 1 Apple, thinly sliced
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 Ground nutmeg
- 1 Star anise pod (optional)
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine apple slices, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and star anise (if using) with boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Add black tea bags or loose leaf black tea to the mixture and steep for 3-5 minutes according to your preferred strength.
- Strain the tea into cups to remove solids.
- Sweeten with maple syrup if desired, stir well, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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